Question

multiple choice 6.15 points
which of the following bacterial clades is most associated with oxygenic photosynthesis?
cyanobacteria
proteobacteria
purple - sulfur bacteria
purple non - sulfur bacteria

Explanation:

Cyanobacteria are capable of oxygenic photosynthesis, producing oxygen as a by - product. Proteobacteria do not typically perform oxygenic photosynthesis. Purple - sulfur and purple non - sulfur bacteria perform anoxygenic photosynthesis.

Answer:

A. Cyanobacteria